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1995 Supreme(AP) 535

S.R.NAYAK
Shivaram Chowdary – Appellant
Versus
A. P. State Road Transport Corporation, rep. by its managing Director, Hyderabad – Respondent


S. R. NAYAK, J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal is by the injured seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Medak at Sangareddy (hereinafter shortly referred to as m. A. C. T. ) awarding a total compensation of rs. 42,575/- with interest at 12% per annum from the date of the petition. There is no cross-appeal nor cross-objections against the said Judgment and Decree. The M. A. C. T. on the basis of evidence found that the accident took place on account of the rash and negligent driving of the vehicle of the respondent-Corporation. That finding remains unchallenged. The M. A. C. T. on the question whether the appellant-claimant suffered permanent disability, recorded a finding that the claimant has suffered 60% permanent disability. On that basis and on the basis that the appellant was earning a sum of Rs. 600/- per month as a cobbler, it determined total compensation payable to the appellant under the head loss of future income at Rs. 8,640/ -. Rs. 6,335. 75 is awarded under the head medical expenses . A further sum of Rs. 15,000/- is also awarded under the head pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life. Added to this, a sum of Rs. 4,500/







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